Better Spanish Rice

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Flavorful and delicious. No one will guess this authentic tasting rice was made from instant rice.

Submitted by mjhutch
Updated on September 13, 2021
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • 1 ¼ cups uncooked instant rice

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 cup chicken broth

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir the chopped onion until browned, about 8 minutes.

  2. Stir in the rice, tomatoes, cilantro, and chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the rice is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.

101 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

164 Calories
3g Fat
28g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 166mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 182mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.